Summary
Some may watchStar Warsfor the good versus evil story between the Jedi and Sith, others for the bounty hunter plots or just simply to admirethe iconic spaceships this series brings. However, many would also probably agree they’re invested in Star Wars because of the cute and interesting new alien creature designs that are bound to emerge with each new entry.
With all the live-action movies, series, and animated shows that now exist, there’s a plethora of cuteness overload from the creature design department. Below is but a small sample of the kinds of characters and species from the Star Wars universe you’d find yourself gushing over.
10Klaud (Trodatome)
The Rise Of Skywalker
No Klaud-shaming here. This is one heck of a cute ginormous alien banana slug that deserves more recognition than simply being known forthe ‘Live Slug Reaction’ meme. Just look at that face and those droopy eyes. You can’t help but want to give this sluggo a hug.
Klaud is a Trodatome mechanic for the Resistance seen briefly throughout The Rise of Skywalker, and he’s pretty much a Star Wars rendition of a banana slug you’d find in the Redwoods of California (which is also the official mascot of UC Santa Cruz). He also kind of cutely resembles a monster you’d see in Monsters, Inc.
9Chadra-Fans
A New Hope
Believe it or not, this Star Wars creation actually existed right from the very start of the series in Episode 4 - A New Hope. In a blink-or-you’ll-miss-it moment, a Chadra-Fan character named Kabe reaches for a drink at the bar counter during the initial moments of the iconic scene where Obi-Wan and Luke Skywalker enter the Mos Eisley Cantina.
Since Kabe, there have been many more notable Chadra-Fan characters that popped up throughout the series, primarily in the animated series. Those include Orka from the Star Wars Resistance series and Marlaa Jinara from Young Jedi Adventures.Even Star Wars Outlaws is confirmed to feature one of theseadorable humanoid rodents as a potential crew member.
8Noti
Ahsoka
Ahsoka was a spin-off show that pleasantly surprised and delighted. Part of that was owed to the story and the new villains that were introduced, but the other part was this original species right here, the Noti. These are native to the planet Peridea, which would be the planetwhere Thrawn is hiding out with the Nightsistersand Ezra Bridger lives among their population.
They are a peaceful nomadic community of humanoid hermit crab-esque turtle folk that can camouflage as rocks and live in mobile home pods. Their eyes are very similar in their appearance to that of the character Turgle from the video game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and they also use slingshots if they need to defend themselves.
7Ewoks
Return Of The Jedi
Next to Jawas, Ewoks from the planet Endor are the cutest Star Wars creatures that came out of the original trilogy. And because they were so adorable and part of the iconic Battle of Endor, they’ve also beenfeatured in video games like Battlefront 2and The Force Unleashed 2.
These are just like a teddy bear that’s come to life, though not to the foul-mouthed raunchy extent Seth MacFarlane’s Ted is. They’re very similar to Noti in the sense that they have very primitive weapons and traps, but they’re furry, more stuffed animal-like, and live in tree houses, so that automatically gives them the edge.
6Murley (Loth-Cat)
Space cat! And that’s really all that needs to be said about this species. The Ahsoka live-action series really does its job of making sure there’s enough cuteness to go around. Murley the Loth-cat is Sabine Wren’s pet, but the first appearance of such a species was actually in animated form in Star Wars Rebels.
The design is like a Bogling cat hybrid, with the feet and the ears inherited from the former and the body inherited from the latter. This little guy might only be there in very minimal scenes but will steal the main character’s thunder like Grogu in The Mandalorian.
5Porgs
The Last Jedi
Were these not the best part of the sequel trilogy, or what? The Last Jedi was even more heavily reviled than even the prequels and a big letdown of a follow-up to The Force Awakens, but the Porgs singlehandedly carried the whole film and were perhaps its biggest highlight, especially where they originate from.
Porgs come from the planet Ahch-To, an important location in the sequel trilogy due to it being the place of exile for Luke Skywalker and where Rey will be mentored. They’re seabirds similar to puffins but are even more cute and sweet. And those newly hatched Porglets, they’ll make your heart melt.
4Boglings
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Series
The Star Wars video games are also not immune from creating brilliantly original species to populate the environmentsof the new planets you explore, and we’re grateful for that. One of the most notable are the Boglings, which are literally a cross between Porgs and the fox Pokemon Eevee. How can you get more adorable of a combination than that?
Boglings can be found in the Bogano region, one of the first planets you embark on in Fallen Order, and return again on Koboh in Jedi: Survivor, where you may pet them! These were such a cute hit that they evenmade it in as a reference from Greef Karga in The Mandalorian.
3Nix (Merqaal)
Star Wars Outlaws
And then Ubisoft’s new Star Wars game further contributes an extra dose of cuteness to your Star Wars journey. It’s already been revealed that a new Merqaal species has been added to the canon, and this will also be your companion in Star Wars Outlaws, aiding protagonist Kay Vess by causing distractions and retrieving weapons.
Merqaals have furry ears that fan out on each side similar to the features of an axolotl, and this lovable pet immediately comes off as the Ubisoft singleplayer answer to BD-1. Given the name Nix, it’s truly somewhat reminiscent of a combination of ferret, lizard, and axolotl, with those big dark eyes and face winning everyone over yet again.
2Babu Frik (Anzellan)
The sequel trilogy couldn’t finish off without the introduction of one more darn cute and lovable character who happens to be a droidsmith the Resistance needs. An Anzellan named Babu Frik makes an appearance in The Rise of Skywalker to help retrieve a Sith message from C-3PO on Kijimi.
He’s a teenie weenie alien characterwith whiskers sprouting all around his face, and you’re able to’t help but want to give this Anzellan a little scratch on the head. His movements and speech are also just so delightful to witness and are peak Star Wars cuteness.
1Grogu (Yoda’s Species)
The Mandalorian
Then along came Grogu (aka ‘The Child,’ or the more widely coined ‘Baby Yoda’) in The Mandalorian and blew all the competition out of the water, courtesy of Jon Favreau. This childlike version of Yoda quickly captured every Star Wars fan’s heart, not just Din Djarin’s, and also probably has the highest number of toys ever sold of any creature here.
The little pod that he floats around on while accompanying Mando on missions and his cute little head turns and expressions, along with eating habits and force powers, are never a dull moment. You might try to convince yourself you’re watching the show for Pedro Pascal’s character, but really Grogu is the one who keeps you tuned in.
